| Mandibular prominence | |
|---|---|
| Latin | prominentia mandibularis |
| Precursor | first branchial arch |
| Gives rise to | mandible |
| Code | TE E5.3.0.0.0.0.14 |
The mandibular prominence is an embryological structure which gives rise to the lower portion of the face.
The mandible and lower lip derive from it.[1]
It is innervated by the mandibular nerve.[2]
This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained within it may be outdated.
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